Improving outcomes in acute aortic dissection

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2017 Jun 2;78(6):320-326. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2017.78.6.320.

Abstract

Aortic dissection remains a serious cardiovascular emergency with significant early and late mortality and morbidity. Improving outcomes is directly linked to early clinical diagnosis, swift confirmation by appropriate imaging and management by dedicated teams with high levels of expertise in a complex clinical condition.

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Aortic Dissection / complications
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Dissection / therapy*
  • Aortic Rupture / etiology
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Early Medical Intervention
  • Echocardiography
  • Emergencies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pain Management / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents